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Which DOAC is best for gastrointestinal haemorrhage in atrial fibrillation patients?

Use of apixaban appears to reduce the risk of gastrointestinal haemorrhage (GIH) compared with dabigatran, rivaroxaban, and vitamin K antagonist (VKA) in patients with nonvalvular atrial fibrillation, a recent study has shown. On the other hand, rivaroxaban use tends to increase GIH risk relative to dabigatran and VKA.

Diet-based weight loss improves biomarkers of endothelial function

Weight loss induced by diet appears to improve biomarkers of endothelial function, according to a study. This intervention suggests a potential strategy to lower the risk of atherosclerosis.

Retinal artery occlusion carries risk of death, adverse cardiovascular events

Individuals with retinal artery occlusion (RAO) may be at increased risk of death, stroke, and myocardial infarction (MI) both in the short and long term, according to a study.

Malnourished children undergoing cardiac surgery prone to infections

Low preoperative serum protein and albumin levels are associated with an increased risk of surgical site infection (SSI) in paediatric patients undergoing cardiac surgery, reports a study. Malnutrition causes low serum protein and albumin levels.

Vitamin D therapy of no benefit in CKD

For patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD), vitamin D therapy does not appear to lower the risk of death, with uncertain effects on fracture and cardiovascular and kidney outcomes, according to the results of a meta-analysis.

Increased BP common after nonsevere COVID-19

Blood pressure (BP) tends to rise following a mild or moderate SARS-CoV-2 infection, indicating a potential hypertensive consequence, reveals a study.